Systematic Review on Surgical Treatment of Dorsal Disc Prolapse

Abstract

The surgical treatment of patients with symptomatic thoracic disc herniations can be challenging and may be associated with varying risks. The aim of this review is to give surgeons a smart idea and some logic expectations about surgical treatment of thoracic disc prolapse while making their own decision in treatment. The long-term results of most patients with surgically treated disc herniations are favourable whether treated by anterior or posterior approaches. However, considering the risk of complications, duration of hospital stay and intra-operative blood loss t